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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 862.70 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 862.70 and 439.44 is: 605.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 862.70 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/862.70 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 862.70 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 379,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,104.89/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.33

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